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by Robert Harris (Author), Michael Kitchen (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 11 hours and 54 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: AudioGO Ltd.
  • Audible Release Date: 1 Feb 2010
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0038353NK
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

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Whilst attending a conference on newly-opened Soviet archives, Fluke Kelso is approached by an old NKVD officer who knows where Beria hid Stalin's private papers. What begins as an academic curiosity turns into a murderous chase across Russia.

©2009 Robert Harris; (P)2009 BBC Audiobooks Ltd

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I don't generally read bestseller popular fiction but have been very impressed with this book and his other, first novel, Fatherland. It's not just that he tells a cracking tale but he has some interesting ideas and the quality of his writing is good, not too pulpy.

Harris paints a compelling portrait of modern Russia, particularly Moscow but at the same time introduces some fascinating theories and ideas about the political direction Russia is taking and the burden of the past it drags behind it. The result is that you are simultaneously gripped by an exciting piece of fiction but also slightly horrified at how true to life much of this could be.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By HORAK
Format:Paperback
Fluke Kelso is in Moscow to attend a conference on the recently opened Soviet archives. He is a Oxford historian and Mr Harris's novel tells the story of four days in Kelso's life which starts one night when a former NKVD officer visits him in his hotel room. He claims to have been the bodyguard of Lavrenty Beria who was at the time the chief of the secret police just before Stalin's death. According to him, he witnessed Stalin's death when he had his fatal stroke and he also saw Beria steal his papers among which was a black notebook.
The following day, Kelso decides to verify the man's story at the Lenin Library. At this point he doesn't know that his enquiry is the beginning of a breathless chase from Moscow to the port of Archangel located on the White Sea in order to unveil Stalin's last secret which has been hidden for nearly fifty years.
Good suspense, plenty of action and an interesting historical background are qualities in this novel which place Robert Harris at the same level as writers like John Buchan, John LeCarré and Len Deighton.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Heather
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed Archangel. Having previously studied Communist Russia, I recognised many of the political figures featured in the book, but am now looking forward to reading even more about the subject.

That said, you don't need any knowledge of the subject to enjoy this book (though concentrating on the many Russian names is vital!). As with Harris' other excellent thriller Fatherland, I found myself instantly empathising with the characters of Archangel, namely 'maverick' academic Fluke Kelso (in Moscow to attend a conference about the newly opened Soviet archives), and desperately willed him on in his quest to find out whether Stalin's secret notebook does indeed exist.

However, Harris cleverly shows the many sides to the effects of Kelso's investigations, and also draws a sympathetic picture of the long-suffering Russian police chief Suvorin, who too suspects there are many secrets buried in Russia's history but knows unearthing them may have a much greater impact than that of a 'scoop'.

As the plot moved on I was compelled to rush through the always evocative descriptions of 'New Russia' to get to its conclusion. Archangel is exciting, fast-paced, eerie as well as sad. A fantastic book.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Harris at his very best
I made the mistake of not discovering Robert Harris until a few months ago, something I have been systematically putting right, and greatly enjoying. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R Whiting
archangel
A pretty standard Russssian spy story. Not as good as I had expected from an author with such a good reputation.
Published 7 months ago by gillingham
Review 89
SAFE READING - NO SPOILERS

Having come to Harris through "Enigma", I have been a confirmed fan ever since; I have read everything and am eagerly awaiting my pre-booked... Read more
Published 8 months ago by RR Waller
Begins strongly, but...
After discovering Fatherland last year I'm currently working through Robert Harris's backlist and so far have read the 'modern day' books: Enigma, Ghost and now Archangel. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. R Robertson
Robert Harris convert
The first Robert Harris's book I read was The Ghost Writer, which I can also thoroughly recommend. I really enjoyed the way that Harris subtly sets the scene without going over the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. S. P. Watson
Terrific thriller from Robert Harris
I love Archangel-it is a great book by Robert Harris and I have read and re-read it. The novel is set in post communist Russia and starts off with Professor Fluke Kelso... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. Craig Henderson
A good thriller with a poor ending
This is a thrilling read with a real and apparently authentic Russian feel. It is hard to put down. But then it has nowhere to go and the rediculous ending leaves you feeling... Read more
Published 20 months ago by enthusiast
The second coming
After reading Ghosts, I was disappointed with Archangel. It is an exciting read and difficult to put down, but it is pure hokum, implausible and unbelievable.
Published 24 months ago by Donald Hughes
Really good, but not the authors best.
Archangel finds Robert Harris on the rock solid territory he has all but made his own. A blend of History and Fiction, real life characters mingling with Harris's archetypes. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by Dario McGeachy
Great read
I have bought this book for so many relatives and friends, and they have all loved it.Robert Harris always gives the reader well written prose and exciting plots. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Margaret
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